Welcome to Desbarats, Ontario!

Welcome to Desbarats!

Desbarats is a community with a permanent population of 400 in Ontario, Canada located on Highway 17 approximately 30 kilometres east of Sault Ste. Marie. The community is part of Johnson Township and home to the famous Desbarats Caves. Read about a visitors trip.

Desbarats blossoms in the summer, attracting tourists and visitors from across Canada and the United States. The area in and around Desbarats is peppered with seasonal residences.

While most major shopping and industry occurs in Sault Ste. Marie, Desbarats is home to a vibrant farming industry, and has services such as a grocery store, gas station, hardware store, restaurant, and full postal service.

Recently, several Mennonite families have moved to Desbarats from Southern Ontario and become a welcomed addition to the town. Now produce, fresh vegetables, eggs, honey, maple syrup, and leathergoods have become available in town.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Curling Bonspiel Update

"Sweep the February Blues Away" Bonspiel was a great success.
Nine enthusiastic teams took to the ice on Friday and Saturday night, February 22 and 23. Many thanks are extended to local sponsors McClelland's Hardware and Feed, Smith's Desbarats Market, Parts and Recreation Ontario, Heather Kirby, Judy Hughes, and Fannie McFadden for their generous support. Since participation was the name of the game, individual and team prizes were given away through draws. It was great to see all ages out on the ice, including many newcomers to the game. Hopefully this bodes well for building the curling program next year. Only two more dates for curling this season..
Friday, March 7, and Friday, March 28 at 7pm.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Bag a Better Breakfast

Enjoy at Breakfast Buffet on Saturday, March 22!

8:00am - 12:00pm

Johnson Township Recreation Centre

More Info: 782-6601

Welcome to Desbarats, Ontario!